Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
Titanic Distress Received at Cape Race, Newfoundland
Category
Natural Disaster
Date
1912-04-14
Country
Canada
Description

The wireless station at Cape Race, Newfoundland, received the Titanic’s distress signals. Cape Race is part of present-day Canada, though Newfoundland was not yet a Canadian province at the time. The messages helped spread news of the sinking and triggered broader communication and response efforts. Wireless operators played a critical role in relaying information during the disaster. This connection is a well-known part of Atlantic Canadian maritime history.